PHIL3930

Human Values & Commercial Prac

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Teaches the nature and systematic analysis of normative decisions, in particular in business settings. It sets that study in a larger framework of analysis of Western commercial, political and social systems and their functioning, and of the professional ethics that flow from that.

Objectives

On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. discuss the nature and basic principles of normative decisions, particularly in business.
2. critically assess business practice and engage in problem solving to meet societal ethical expectations.
3. effectively communicate their understanding and interact effectively so as to problem solve with diverse community groups.
4. appreciate the larger framework of Western commercial, political and social systems within which business practice operates, and of the professional ethics that flow from that.

Content

The course covers the nature of norms and their application, analyses of major societal systems and their normative character and impacts, and an introduction to ethical corporate design and professional ethics.

Replacing Course(s)

NIL

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Either 10 units of Philosophy courses at 1000 level, or 40 units of any courses at any level.

Modes of Delivery

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	The tutorial assignment is to help students start on normative, and not just factual, analysis of business problems. Tutorial assignment, 10%.
Essays / Written Assignments	The group project provides opportunity to develop an extended normative analysis, demonstrating the application of both knowledge and skills, and provides experience in performing multi-tasking group work. Group project, 30%.
Examination: Formal	The examination evaluates the systematicity of student understanding of basic principles and how to apply them. Examination or Take-home exam, 50%.
Group/tutorial participation and contribution	Tutorial participation, attendance and group presentation, 10%

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Fortnight for 10 weeks

Timetables